Forklift Operator I - Day Shift, Weekly Pay & PTO

CJ Schwan's; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (up to 2 weeks)

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Comprehensive benefits package

Immediately vesting 401k with company

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time role in Salina, KS. Start pay is $19.75 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential after 3 p.m. The position involves operating forklifts, loading pallets, and assisting with inventory in a food manufacturing environment.

Hours are 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on a 1st shift (Thursday–Saturday and every other Wednesday). Comprehensive benefits and PTO are offered, with weekly Friday pay and 401k matching available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year or less of related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and related equipment.
• WMS and SAP familiarity helpful.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets to support timely trailer loading and distribution.
• Maintain smooth product flow and ensure material movements are accurate and timely.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control with periodic counts and organized storage following best practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Carts handling

Clean-up tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Data entry terminals

Job description

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time role in Salina, KS. Start pay is $19.75 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential after 3 p.m. The position involves operating forklifts, loading pallets, and assisting with inventory in a food manufacturing environment.

Hours are 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on a 1st shift (Thursday–Saturday and every other Wednesday). Comprehensive benefits and PTO are offered, with weekly Friday pay and 401k matching available.